Latest Tax News
2019 Tax Reform Summary
Welcome to your tax reform summary. A lot of this applies to 2018 tax returns which are due in 2019. Changes apply to tax brackets, deductions, exemptions, child tax credit, mortgage interest, property taxes, Unreimbursed [...]
Proposed individual tax changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes major changes to individual income taxation. These include a reduction in the number of tax brackets, an increase in the standard deduction, repeal of personal exemptions, a reduced [...]
Tax Benefits for New Parents
Starting the new year as a new parent? No worries. There might be some insecurities related to your becoming a new parent and you might even wonder what this has to do with taxes. We [...]
How to Keep Track on Your Student Loan
Those student loans might keep you from concentrating well on your studies or from enjoying life in general. Don’t let these thoughts trouble you and be ahead of yourself by making sure you keep track [...]
Business Start-Up and Related Tax Procedures
Starting a business may bring about a certain degree of fear and anxiety. It does not always portray a bed of roses, but you should understand that taxes related to your business plan should not [...]
Three Ways to Get on Track with Your Taxes
Tax season is in and we don’t want to waste precious time and effort chasing after deadlines. The best thing to do is to prepare early. You don’t have to go through all the stresses [...]
Tax Facts Related to Your Self-Employment and/or Your Hobby
You enjoy making money out of your hobby. That is good to know. Only, this is where certain lines must be drawn and you must be sure that the hobby you enjoy doing and at [...]
Cut Down Your Tax Bill with These Employer-Sponsored Savings Accounts
Now that tax season has started, you may want to be aware and take advantage of these savings account that will help you save more, benefit more, and generally lower your tax bill. There are [...]
Best Options for Your Retirement Plan
Saving money for something way far ahead may be challenging, especially when you don’t have extra cash to set aside at present. You also might have heard a lot about the importance of saving for [...]
How to Determine if the Net Investment Income Tax Applies to You
If you have income from investments, you may be subject to the Net Investment Income Tax. You may owe this tax if you receive investment income and your income for the year is more than [...]
What is Alternative Minimum Tax?
Even if you’ve never paid the Alternative Minimum Tax, before, you should not ignore this tax. Your taxes may have changed so that this may be the year that you need to pay AMT. You [...]
Earned Income Tax Credit; Do I Qualify?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a financial boost for people working hard to make ends meet. Millions of workers may qualify for the first time this year due to changes in their marital, [...]